Analysts, however, said the friendly public posturing belies a deep frustration in the Gulf with Trump’s decision-making. Regional officials actively tried to avoid war and counseled the U. S. against launching it.

Analysis - For decades, leaders of Arab nations in the Persian Gulf viewed their relationship with the United States as a strategic partnership. Donald Trump often saw it…

Initial optimism that Trump would be a good friend to the Gulf States has faded significantly, with many in the region unhappy with how the war against Iran has played out.